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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC02 DTOMOT history

LC02 DTO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

LC02 DTO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
71,897 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 DTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 DTO was last recorded at 71,897 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,891 miles · 18 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,897 miles
  • 2021 – 66,586 miles
  • 2020 – 63,265 miles
  • 2019 – 60,509 miles
  • 2018 – 58,548 miles
  • 2017 – 56,735 miles
  • 2016 – 55,137 miles
  • 2015 – 53,531 miles
  • 2014 – 47,864 miles
  • 2013 – 43,548 miles
  • 2012 – 40,707 miles
  • 2011 – 37,353 miles
  • 2010 – 34,549 miles
  • 2009 – 31,273 miles
  • 2008 – 27,190 miles
  • 2007 – 22,272 miles
  • 2006 – 17,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,897 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Malfunction indicator light on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,897 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    643019014518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,891 miles (+5,305)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    312649082999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass66,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    673610670341
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail66,586 miles (+3,321)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    476229946944
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass63,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    645219636284
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield loose

  6. Fail63,265 miles (+2,756)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    700924707866
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  7. Pass60,509 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    843619562512
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  8. Fail60,509 miles (+1,961)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    167314813174
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass58,548 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    354443461554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn (lipped)
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on

  10. Fail58,424 miles (+1,689)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    305071565932
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn (lipped)
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on

  11. Pass56,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    619387548432
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped

  12. Fail56,735 miles (+1,598)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    178802730695
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14T (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

  13. Pass55,137 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    743707865113
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn - lipped
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread worn low (2mm) on inner edge

  14. Fail55,102 miles (+1,571)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    452612749271
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn - lipped
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread worn low (2mm) on inner edge

  15. Fail53,531 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    156707515162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass53,531 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    986627815109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,864 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    175304014160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,548 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    245912713415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    178128712182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail40,707 miles (+3,354)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    476538512117
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,353 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    236631401110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,549 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,549 miles
    Test number
    452657710179
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass31,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    840739319189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,273 miles (+4,083)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    242349519421
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  25. Fail27,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    201425618191
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  26. Pass27,190 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    830585318140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,272 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    272944817170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,536 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,536 miles
    Test number
    614231216158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LC02 DTO

Does LC02 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 DTO expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 DTO?
The MOT on LC02 DTO expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 DTO done?
LC02 DTO was recorded at 71,897 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 3,347 miles a year.
Has LC02 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 DTO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LC02 DTO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 DTO find?
LC02 DTO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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